Indian Army
Rajinder Singh, MVC
Brigadier · Jammu and Kashmir State Forces
Date of Birth
14 June 1899
Balidan Diwas
26 October 1947
Place of Supreme Sacrifice
Uri, Jammu and Kashmir
State of Origin
Samba, Jammu & Kashmir
Service Number
IO-1
Unit / Regiment
Jammu and Kashmir State Forces
Operation
Operation Polo
War / Conflict
1947-48 Kashmir War
Biography
Brigadier Rajinder Singh displayed exemplary courage in 1947, delaying the advance of Pakistani raiders into Kashmir. His sacrifice bought crucial time for reinforcements to arrive and defend Srinagar, earning him the title 'Saviour of Kashmir'.
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